Juan Pierre is excited for his second season in the American League. He had spent his previous 10 seasons in the National League and admits that 2010 was an adjustment for him. "I remember last year at [SoxFest] people were asking about Minnesota, and I didn't know anything about Minnesota, the significance behind it," Pierre said. "Now, I know the rivalry with Minnesota and Detroit gets pretty intense. It's good having that under my belt." Pierre's .275 average and .341 on-base percentage fell a tick below his lifetime numbers of .298 and .347, respectively. Having that first year under his belt should make an even greater difference for Pierre, who no longer is the new kid in town. "Oh, without a doubt," Pierre said. "I had a lot of games last year where I would go the whole game and face guys I never faced or saw before. Another year in the league will help me get more comfortable, but I don't make any excuses. With the way I work, I should be ready to hit anybody. "That one year, even knowing the [White Sox] team, playing with guys like Konerko and knowing what they like and don't like, it's great being here another year. But it's not about 100 runs or stolen bases. I'm at the point of my career where I never was a stat guy, but now it's more so all about winning."